Holiday

[Spurt]

Well what did you all think of Valerie's Shows, just a few new things, and the rest was mostly items we've seen before or variations thereof..........I was disappointed, but thinking on the positive I really dont need any more Christmas items, but was still looking to see something unique that I might add in exchange for donating something I was tired of.............

Late last night I had to stay up late because I had a major computer problem, and had to wait to see if the suggested fix and re-installs put my PC back in working order---WHEW!!!,thankfully it did!  While I was up I got a chance to see Valerie's 1AM Show (12midnight here).........and I must say I really liked Katie McGree she was excellent and let Valerie speak and share ideas.....I now understand all the posts I see complimenting this host, I wish they'd put her on more in prime time (but maybe she prefers that shift---who knows)................

Didnt see anything I wanted to purchase with Valerie's morning show, but at least Valerie was paired with Jayne Brown and they worked well together........but nothing even tempted me.............

I had an early dinner with friends and came home to relax after a busy day, and turned on the TV just in time for Valerie's Show----Unfortunately, they had Valerie paired with Jill, who spoke non-stop and Valerie couldn't get a word in edgewise, Valerie couldnt even finish uttering the words "red, white, and blue" before Jill interrupted her and completed the sentence for her............Jill just took over the show!!!! It was just awful---I ended up muting Jill....................ARRRGGGHHH!!!  I am so tired of Jill TAKING OVER---she has her own shows where she can be "the queen", but on Valerie's Shows, Valerie should be in control and allowed to share HER IDEAS, I want to HEAR VALERIE, NOT JILL!!!

Well what did everyone think of Valerie's Shows? Did you purchase anything?...... 

[Julie928]

@Spurt ~ Other than three sets of the TSV, I ordered two sets of the bird's nests offered in Valerie's show last night.  I like the glitter berry garland in the frost/white combo but would need three of them for our bay window and that really adds up!  I just watched the video hoping to get a better look at the champagne color in the garland but they had to "move it along" to go over to facebook.  Don't really like when they do that.  Can we please see the items in more detail instead of looking at facebook?  Yes, I'm crabby, lol.  Oh ~ and I agree with you regarding Jill.  I watched her show before Valerie's and had to mute it as well.

[GCR18]

The other day I looked on line and was surprised I found a couple items from kringle express that I liked.  There are three lit bottles that are new.  I don't think I have anything KE.  

I watched most of Valerie's afternoon show.  I was only window shopping.  She had a green checked jar of some sort in a cabinet in the back on the left.  I was thinking it would be on tonight's show, but I missed tonight's show.  I still need to look at the items presented page.  I bought nothing and was looking for nothing.  I was tempted by the TSV, but I have last years.

[mousiegirl]

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@Spurt wrote:

Well what did you all think of Valerie's Shows, just a few new things, and the rest was mostly items we've seen before or variations thereof..........I was disappointed, but thinking on the positive I really dont need any more Christmas items, but was still looking to see something unique that I might add in exchange for donating something I was tired of.............

Late last night I had to stay up late because I had a major computer problem, and had to wait to see if the suggested fix and re-installs put my PC back in working order---WHEW!!!,thankfully it did!  While I was up I got a chance to see Valerie's 1AM Show (12midnight here).........and I must say I really liked Katie McGree she was excellent and let Valerie speak and share ideas.....I now understand all the posts I see complimenting this host, I wish they'd put her on more in prime time (but maybe she prefers that shift---who knows)................

Didnt see anything I wanted to purchase with Valerie's morning show, but at least Valerie was paired with Jayne Brown and they worked well together........but nothing even tempted me.............

I had an early dinner with friends and came home to relax after a busy day, and turned on the TV just in time for Valerie's Show----Unfortunately, they had Valerie paired with Jill, who spoke non-stop and Valerie couldn't get a word in edgewise, Valerie couldnt even finish uttering the words "red, white, and blue" before Jill interrupted her and completed the sentence for her............Jill just took over the show!!!! It was just awful---I ended up muting Jill....................ARRRGGGHHH!!!  I am so tired of Jill TAKING OVER---she has her own shows where she can be "the queen", but on Valerie's Shows, Valerie should be in control and allowed to share HER IDEAS, I want to HEAR VALERIE, NOT JILL!!!

Well what did everyone think of Valerie's Shows? Did you purchase anything?...... 

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@Spurt  Valerie said there were about thirty-one new items between her four shows.

[Gram W]

I just got home and have looked to see what I missed this afternoon.  Nothing.    Jill's program had mini woodland critter ornaments.   They reminded me the next time I am out of town I need to go to Cracker Barrel to cartch when they begin putting out their ornaments.  We do have a Hobby Lobby, JoAnns and Michael's in town.   My car does seem drawn into their parking lots when I drive by.   I don't need anything for any season but there is always that perfect new item the girls and I don't have and would enjoy.  

Fireworks grand finale just started going off across the lake.   My poor cats just flew by and are hiding behind the couch.  They had been watching the individual air ones from their window and seemed to like them.  Time to give them some love.

[Spurt]

@mousiegirl

What Valerie considers "new" and what I consider NEW appear to be two different things..........take the hurricane lamp with candle and candle ring.....she offered a similar item in her spring line, same with the ginger jars, lanterns done before, the pedestals of varying heights, she made base and shape square instead of round, but very simiilar......same with the sled, not entirely new concepts more of a variation---JMHO

I hope you enjoyed the shows and found some goodies to purchase......Enjoy! 

[Spurt]

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@Gram W wrote:

I just got home and have looked to see what I missed this afternoon.  Nothing.    Jill's program had mini woodland critter ornaments.   They reminded me the next time I am out of town I need to go to Cracker Barrel to cartch when they begin putting out their ornaments.  We do have a Hobby Lobby, JoAnns and Michael's in town.   My car does seem drawn into their parking lots when I drive by.   I don't need anything for any season but there is always that perfect new item the girls and I don't have and would enjoy.  

Fireworks grand finale just started going off across the lake.   My poor cats just flew by and are hiding behind the couch.  They had been watching the individual air ones from their window and seemed to like them.  Time to give them some love.

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@Gram W

I'm with you, I find more creative and unique options from the places you mentioned,  I enjoy watching Valerie's Shows and get ideas on just seeing how the set is decorated. Perhaps as the month continues Valerie will bring out some interesting items that will entice me to make a purchase, if not Ill wait until the season for other store options......

Awww...your poor kitties......I hope they've recovered from the fireworks and sadly there will be more to come as the holiday draws near.   Give those kitties a hug from me. 

[Susan Louise]

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@Gram W wrote:

I just got home and have looked to see what I missed this afternoon.  Nothing.    Jill's program had mini woodland critter ornaments.   They reminded me the next time I am out of town I need to go to Cracker Barrel to cartch when they begin putting out their ornaments.  We do have a Hobby Lobby, JoAnns and Michael's in town.   My car does seem drawn into their parking lots when I drive by.   I don't need anything for any season but there is always that perfect new item the girls and I don't have and would enjoy.  

Fireworks grand finale just started going off across the lake.   My poor cats just flew by and are hiding behind the couch.  They had been watching the individual air ones from their window and seemed to like them.  Time to give them some love.

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@Gram W  I imagined the visual...hysterical...and yet not funny, I understand!  

We don't have pets but watch all the wild birds suffer around here with all the fireworks...

[Gram W]

@Spurt @Susan Louise.  They are 3 year old feral litter mates I rescued.  They like to watch the beginning of the fireworks but the grand finale is booming and it really echoes off the cliffs on the shores.  I am a mile up hill from the shore.  Tonight's show was on shore across the lake.  This small community has a family function every year.  A winery about 5 miles north of me also are having their annual celebration all weekend with bands and fireworks.  The city at the end of the lake a few miles south will be Monday night.  We have had so much rain and heavy winds this week, including this afternoon.  We were lucky things quieted down so everyone could have their fireworks.  I will be going Monday to celebrate and watch on Monday.

It is finally quiet now.   I loudly said the magic word "treats" and then both appeared in the kitchen.  All was forgotten.  They had their treat and went to rest.  All is well for now.  

[TenderMercies]

I counted 9 purchases I would have made from Valerie's shows in the last 24 hours, but the fact is that I didn't purchase anything from her collection.  Those 9 items were either variations on products I bought from her in the past 4 years, or one or two items that I just wouldn't have a place to put, because I own so much QVC holiday decor.  I only purchased the Scott Living reindeer, because it will go on the floor.  I don't have space anywhere else.